Type of Course - Upskilling
The Isle of Man Government Civil Service Typewriting and Audio Transcription Grading Tests are run by the Faculty of Digital Enterprise at University College Isle of Man (UCM).
Test Times and Prices
These Tests are held at the Electronic Testing Centre at Thie Ushtey, off Greenfield Road, Douglas on a Monday morning usually 9am to 12noon or a Friday afternoon from 1p,m to 4pm at a cost of £52 per Test.
This fee includes an optional speed test. If either the Typewriting or Audio Transcription Test is arranged for a separate day/time the cost will be £30 per Test.
Tests must be paid for in advance by completing a Test Entry Form and paying the relevant fee at the main Reception at UCM. You will then be contacted with the Test date and time.
NB: A Test must be booked and paid for at least one week prior to the Test.
Test Sessions
Please bring your receipt AND current photographic identification to the Test. You should arrive at Thie Ushtey 5 minutes before the allocated Test time and wait in the seated foyer area. There is plenty of parking available.
Both the Typewriting and Audio Transcription Tests are 20 minutes, with up to 15 minutes practise time before each Test begins. You may use spellcheck and/or a dictionary (which is supplied) for either Test. The audio equipment is ‘The Record Player’ and instructions on the use of it will be given prior to the
Audio Transcription Test. Standard headphones will be available - you may use your own headphones if compatible.
If you are not familiar with Microsoft Word 2016 and/or audio you are strongly advised to book a one-to-one training session: available term-time by arrangement at a cost of £52 for 2 hours typing training. £52 for 2 hours audio training.
The optional speed test is 10 minutes, with up to 5 minutes practise time beforehand. NB: The speed test is only available at either the Typewriting or Audio Transcription booked session.
If you request both Tests and the optional Speed Test please allow up to 2½ hours.
Test result notification is emailed to candidates usually within 4 working days.
On successful completion of any of the Tests you will be issued with a Certificate, usually within 14 working days, which you should retain and forward with any application for employment in Government. If a Certificate is mislaid there will be a charge of £20 for a replacement.
For a Test Entry Form please contact UCM Reception email: mail@ucm.ac.imor telephone 648200.
Training
Training can be arranged if you are unsuccessful in either Test or wish to have training
prior to booking a Test. A typing session costs £52 for 2 hours. An audio-transcription
session costs £52 for 2 hours. You will need to complete UCM’s part-time enrolment form
and enter the relevant course code:
Q3016 for Audio-Transcription training (session includes use of ‘The Record Player’
and foot pedal, Microsoft Word 2016, producing a business letter from recorded
speech and information provided on an information sheet) cost £52.
Q3017 for Typewriting training (session includes use of Microsoft Word 2016,
producing a business document from handwritten and typewritten draft, standard
correction signs and business abbreviations) cost £52.
Location
These Tests and any training sessions will be held at UCM’s Electronic Testing Centre at
Thie Ushtey. This is just a few minutes’ walk from the main site - with the advantage of
separate parking and a quieter environment.
Thie Ushtey is located at the end of the second turning on the right off Greenfield Road.
Course dates:
Start Date: ongoing - tests are usually held on a Monday morning 9am to 12noon or a Friday afternoon 1pm to 4pm or by appointment only.
Course Code: Q3016 Government Audio Typing Q3017 Government Typing training Q4946 Government Training Exam only Q4947 Government Training Exam resit only
